Winterizing Outboard Motor

Yitbos78 · November 11, 2005, 01:42:47 PM

Alright, quick question guys....

I am winterizing my ranger boat w/ johnson 150 on back and need to know how much lower unit oil I need to put into it. I am quessing that it needs a quart but I want to double check.

Please advise

Yitbos78

Crack1874 · November 11, 2005, 02:25:17 PM

I am not sure of the exact amount, but when you pull out both plugs in thte lower unit, you pump oil in until it runs out the top plug, then put the plugs back in....I am pretty sure it is more than a quart though.

DAWG · November 11, 2005, 02:31:14 PM

Would'nt hurt to have an extra one handy

Kal-Kevin · November 11, 2005, 04:47:16 PM

well with my 50 horse it does not take much to top it off and set it up for the winter. by filling from the bottom it will get any water out if there is any. I check at my local marina and the mac. told me "you do not need to change it if you fill it from the bottom twice a year". He said also "by doing this you can see if it is got a water leak or if it is gone bad do to heat or what ever". the amount that come out the top whole should be clear as the stuff going in. if so it is set for the winter, if not then have it check out for the reason that it is not clear!

hope this help you out!

Yitbos78 · November 11, 2005, 05:28:02 PM

Thanks guys, grabbed an extra tube and got her all done today. Thanks a lot.

Yitbos78

Mike Cork · November 13, 2005, 10:01:57 AM

Usually only takes one quart. How much did you need Yitbos $:-\$

Yitbos78 · November 17, 2005, 01:58:23 PM

Took me about 1 and a half

DAWG · November 17, 2005, 03:30:03 PM

Well you are set for the winter then

Yitbos78 · November 17, 2005, 06:05:57 PM

alot easier to do than I thought it would be, and it saved me a good $75

calincalif50 · November 18, 2005, 03:04:52 PM

I don't think I'm going to get the chance to winterize. Would it do harm to use it all year here in California???

MotherNature · November 21, 2005, 11:54:15 PM

Quote from: calincalif50 on November 18, 2005, 03:04:52 PM
I don't think I'm going to get the chance to winterize. Would it do harm to use it all year here in California???

Calllll that was baddddddd

calincalif50 · November 22, 2005, 09:43:35 AM

that was good'n

Bassmeister · December 09, 2005, 07:33:38 PM

V6 gearcase usually holds 33 oz quart is 32 oz...... go figure!!!

Ouachita · December 10, 2005, 10:52:37 AM

Cal, now think about how much faster you're wearing that motor out using it all year long. Those ice-bound anglers will be getting twice the years out of theirs!

Jim

calincalif50 · December 10, 2005, 10:56:15 PM

true, absolutely true,...but then again I'm not using snowsuits to do the ice fishing in either.

Bassmeister · December 14, 2005, 06:31:53 PM

Quote from: Ouachita on December 10, 2005, 10:52:37 AM
Cal, now think about how much faster you're wearing that motor out using it all year long. Those ice-bound anglers will be getting twice the years out of theirs!

Jim

AHHH but we be fishin TWICE as much!!!!

Fins-N-Grins · December 15, 2005, 05:03:05 PM

Agree with Cal I use mine all year long best way to avoid boat freezing, But I bet Cal is like me and don't fish with one of those rods that fits in a glove box either.LOL

Bassmeister · December 25, 2005, 12:56:57 PM

Chris, I'm 1.5 hrs from Scottsborough we should get together sometime! I love the lake but haven't figured some things out yet!!

Fins-N-Grins · December 28, 2005, 04:38:18 PM

sure thing man just give me a call and I can point you in the right direction. My numbers are on the guide section of the site